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School Improvement Framework Update— What’s Our Story?. New Mexico Coalition for School Administrators July 25, 2008. Presented by. Dr. Sheila Hyde Assistant Secretary Quality Assurance & Systems Integration Division Sam Ornelas Bureau Chief Title I. 1. Framework. . . The Context.
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School Improvement Framework Update—What’s Our Story? New Mexico Coalition for School Administrators July 25, 2008
Presented by . . . Dr. Sheila Hyde Assistant Secretary Quality Assurance & Systems Integration Division Sam Ornelas Bureau Chief Title I
1 Framework. . . The Context 2 3 4 Purpose Share the 2008-2009School Improvement Framework Story Framework. . . The Function Framework. . . The Structure Framework. . . The Processes
What’s OUR Story for 08-09? “School Improvement” Teaching Like Our Lives Depend On It!
Contextual Thinking “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” --Albert Einstein Framework Definition Variables Agreements Principles
Raton 2 out of 5 Questa 1 out of 7 Taos 4 out of 9 Penasco 2 out of 3 Las Vegas City 7 out of 9 Mora 3 out of 4 4 out of 10 Pecos 2 out of 3 Tucumcari 1 out of 3 3 out of 5 Clovis 6 out of 16 Framework Context: SINOI State Map
Aztec 3 out of 7 Chama Valley 2 out of 5 Farmington 9 out of 17 Dulce 3 out of 3 Mesa Vista 2 out of 4 Jemez Mountain 1 out of 6 Bloomfield 3 out of 7 16 out of 17 Espanola 10 out of 17 Cuba 3 out of 3 Pojoaque 4 out of 4 Jemez Valley 3 out of 5 32 out of 35 Santa Fe 18 out of 32 Rio Rancho 4 out of 15 Bernalillo 7 out of 11 7 out of 11 Zuni 4 out of 6 Moriarty 5 out of 8 Los Lunas 8 out of 16 Albuquerque 86 out of 162 Belen 7 out of 11 Mountainair 1 out of 3 Framework Context: SINOI State Map
Portales 8 out of 8 Dexter 3 out of 3 7 out of 20 Ruidoso 4 out of 6 1 out of 3 Lovington 1 out of 8 Hobbs 7 out of 17 Artesia 5 out of 10 Loving 2 out of 3 Alamogordo 3 out of 17 Carlsbad 4 out of 15 Framework Context: SINOI State Map
Magdalena 2 out of 3 3 out of 7 Cobre 3 out of 6 Tularosa 1 out of 4 4 out of 6 Silver City 3 out of 9 Hatch Valley 3 out of 6 Lordsburg 1 out of 5 Las Cruces 21 out of 37 5 out of 11 Gadsden 11 out of 21 Framework Context: SINOI State Map
Framework Context: Principles & Agreements • One-size-fits-all approach does not work. • EPSS is working & online version is needed. • Teachers want more time to focus on classroom instruction.
Framework Concepts: Principles & Agreements • Need for quality professional development at every level • Need for knowledge base • Need for better partnerships • Need for role clarification
Framework Concepts:Principles & Agreements • Need for local control in decision making • Need for district and regional support teams • Limitations of PED capacity to serve 480 schools in SINOI category for 08-09 • “Good faith efforts” for R2 schools are reasonable to indicate progress • AYP data review needs to include subgroup analysis
The School Improvement Framework tells the story of . . . Improvement Tools Framework Functions Roles & Responsibilities Success Indicators NM Standards
Framework Functions: Roles PED (SEA) Districts (LEA) School • EPSS Standards and • Criteria • Effective leadership • Quality Teaching & Learning • Collaborative Relationships • Support for System-wide improvement • Good Faith Efforts • Primary responsibility for choosing alternative governance option • Data analysis • Identify and implement strategies • Budget analysis aligned with school EPSS • School support teams • Provide information • Set standards • Distribute resources • Monitor compliance • Assist district support teams • Intervene to correct deficiencies • Provide leadership for learning communities
NM System of Support Functions of the System Build Systemic Change Build Local Capacity Provide Opportunities for Change Provide Incentives for Change “What we need are more people who specialize in the impossible.” --Theodore Roosevelt
Framework Structure:Regional Support Components to Build Capacity • Northeast • Northwest • Central • Southeast • Southwest • Scope of work tied to EPSS • Web Access to EPSS • Compliance & Tech. Assistance Roles PSB Regional Consultants PED EPSS Consultants
Framework Structure: District Support Model NMPED *OEA *REC *RQC *Northern Network *NCA *SQS *Re-Learning *Higher Ed. Institutions *Other Regional and National Consultants *SWCC PED Distinguished Consultants PSB Regional Staff District Support Team District Liaison Regional Distinguished Educators/ Partners* School Support Team
Framework Structure: TA from PED/PSB • Resource Manager • Educational Partner • Coach (Data, systems, fiscal, etc) • Change agent • Tie data to decisions • Resource distribution • EPSS Technical Assistance Continuous Improvement Leadership • EPSS Focus • Technology & delivery systems • Support learning communities • Coordinate PD & TA • Knowledge base • Link curriculum to assessment Quality Teaching & Learning TA Collaboration
Ongoing assessment of • student’s response • short-cycle assessments • curriculum-based measures Progress Monitoring If 80% or more are not meeting expectations, core practices are evaluated. Framework Structure:RtI The Three-Tier Model of Student Intervention Tier II 5-10% SAT/Sec. 504 Multidisciplinary Evaluation Tier I 80-90% General Education Academic and/or Behavioral Tier III 1-5% Sp. Ed. Academic and/or Behavioral Academic and/or Behavioral
The Process:Listening, Learning, & Doing in 07-08 School Improvement Fund Allocations to Districts ($14Million) June 2008 School Improvement Advisory Team Meeting May2008 Superintendent Meeting at Spring Budget Workshop April2008 March2008 Stakeholder Working Session in ABQ Letter to Superintendents & Charter School Heads February2008 Stakeholder Conversation in ABQ to identify issues and concerns January2008 Summer 2007 School Improvement Framework 07-08 Implemented
SWCC Title I Framework Review Process:The Who & The What • What’s working? • What’s not working? • What do we need to do to make it work better? Advisory Team Framework 2007-2008 Framework 2008-2009 “Experience is a wonderful thing. It allows you to recognize a mistake when you make it again!” --Unknown
The Framework: Revision Recommendations • Develop a graphic for pages 8-13 • Revise the scaffolding graphic organizer • Replace the word, “mandate” with appropriate language • Re-organize pages 15-18 with steps & sequence • Define Good Faith Efforts • Rubric revision • Summary at the end of each standard
Framework: Benchmarks of Successful Curriculum & Instructional Alignment • Leadership & governance focus on student achievement. • District-wide measurable goals with timelines adhered to in each classroom & school. • Performance & learning goals are monitored in each school & reported quarterly.
Framework: Benchmarks of Successful Curriculum & Instructional Alignment • An articulated curriculum and instructional sequence plan with pacing guides for core subjects is observable in each classroom. • Professional development for best practice teaching and achievement results is measured with common assessments for all teachers.
Framework: Benchmarks of Successful Curriculum & Instructional Alignment • Reforms are urgently pressed into low performing schools and classrooms with differentiated instruction for subgroups. • Baseline data and formative assessments drive instructional interventions each month or quarter. • Early childhood and elementary schools focus on mastery of emerging literacy and numeracy skills.
Framework: Benchmarks of Successful Curriculum & Instructional Alignment • Secondary schools teach basic reading and math skills while opening challenging courses to all students. • Low performing schools and special populations have targeted interventions each quarter to boost achievement. Source: Partners for Leaders in Education, University of Virginia
Framework Processes: Title I Parental Notification Template • Reasons for Revisions: • Federal Audit of EPSS • Stakeholder requests to have one School Improvement Plan School Choice Enhancements for 08-09 EPSS Modifications
School Improvement Focus for 2008-2009Our Story Build local capacity with Regional/ District Support Model Develop a knowledge base • Capacity • Sustainability • Relationships • Transparency • Collaboration • Leadership • Celebration Build effective networks with partners Develop an online EPSS
What’s OUR Story for 08-09? “School Improvement” Teaching Like Our Lives Depend On It!
Questions? “Anyone who isn’t confused doesn’t understand the situation.” --Edward R. Murrow
Thank You! Contact: Dr. Sheila Hyde Sam Ornelas Website: www.ped.state.nm.us